http://www.biojobblog.com/060404transmed2(1).jpg Personal therapy
Based on the idea that people with schizophrenia are born with brain abnormalities and need extra help handling stress; therapist tries to help patients reorganize stress MEDS/DRUGS [alter mental state]USED IN HISTORY
Alcohol
Opiates (any chemical derived from opium; relieves pain, produces sense of well being)
Cocaine
Peyote (stimulant drug)
MODERN DRUGS
Thorazine (given to patients before surgery, calms them, can use less sedative [better for patients]) (brand name)
Chloropromazine (= thorazine) VERY EFFECTIVE [relieves hallucinations by blocking dopamine receptors in the brain]
Valium and Xanax were invented, but they were addictive, so not used anymore
How to Treat Schizophrenia
http://www.biojobblog.com/060404transmed2(1).jpg
Personal therapy
Based on the idea that people with schizophrenia are born with brain abnormalities and need extra help handling stress; therapist tries to help patients reorganize stress
MEDS/DRUGS [alter mental state] USED IN HISTORY
- Alcohol
- Opiates (any chemical derived from opium; relieves pain, produces sense of well being)
- Cocaine
- Peyote (stimulant drug)
MODERN DRUGShttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iG1fcE1HK-c&NR=1
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